Brainchild
What do the disciplines of brain science and education have to say to each other? More than we might think, says John Medina, founding director of Talaris Research Institute and keynote speaker for SPU’s second annual Day of Common Learning.

In Praise of Responsible
Curiosity
When an entire campus devotes a single day to discussing learning and curiosity, there is bound to be rich dialogue. That’s exactly what took place during this year’s Day of Common Learning.

A Place of Discovery
SPU’s $26-million Science Building opened its doors this fall to a new generation of biology and chemistry students. The facility signifies the University’s commitment to the sciences and to equipping graduates who are scientifically literate.

Back to the Future
This year the Miller Science Learning Center will turn a new page. Currently undergoing a major renovation, the building will soon open as a revitalized place of learning for computer science, engineering, mathematics and physics.

A Call to Holy Listening
For freshmen and anyone else interested in thinking about God’s calling on their life, Frederick Buechner’s Now
and Then is a simple but powerful text. Response readers are invited to read this acclaimed memoir along with students.

Harvest
Time at The Farm
Pumpkins, a corn maze and a petting zoo  the Krause family’s livelihood sounds more like fun than work. Enjoy a taste of life on The Farm!

2002-2003 Honor Roll of Donors
Here are the names of those who supported Seattle Pacific with their
financial resources in 2002-2003. Each name represents someone who
helped make this a record year at SPU.

From the President
“What is a college education really worth?” asks
President Philip Eaton. With universities under scrutiny today, SPU must
reflect about its influence and impact.

Closing the Gap
In the final year of The Campaign for SPU, the University has strong momentum
heading into the stretch.
[Campaign]

A Record-Setting Autumn
SPU welcomed its largest and most academically prepared freshman class in Autumn
Quarter 2003. [Campus]

Fighting for Family
The U.S. Marines asked Les and Leslie Parrott for help to strengthen the home
life of soldiers returning from long Iraq deployments.
[Faculty]

Creativity Takes Flight Theatre graduate Sam Vance '96 is a man with the kind of
vision needed by the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington.
[Alumni]

Basketball Down Under
The men's basketball team took a journey to the other side of the world, and
Assistant Coach Dan Barfoot shares his journal of the trip.
[Athletics]

My Response
“Dear Time Capsule Openers,” wrote Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Bruce Congdon to SPU students, faculty and alumni in 2053. His letter is now
in a time capsule in SPU's new Science Building.